"Joseph Kobzon is 85 Years Old" The ensemble performed at the State Kremlin Palace at a memorial evening for the legendary singer and citizen

Joseph Kobzon – the name of this legendary man is familiar to everyone in our country. The scale of his personality cannot be overestimated. He is known not only as an outstanding Soviet and Russian pop singer, but also as a prominent political and public figure, an active citizen, a patriot of his Motherland, a reliable friend and a loyal comrade.

Songs performed by Iosif Kobzon defined an entire era. For more than half a century, Iosif Kobzon selflessly served the good of our Fatherland, the good of every listener. Kobzon's creative legacy has rightfully become an integral part of our culture, its true treasure.

People's Artist of the USSR, Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation, Laureate of the USSR State Prize, Lenin Komsomol Prize, and Russian Government Prize - Joseph Davydovich had many different awards and honorary titles. With his songwriting, his tireless energy, his optimism, and his love of life, he earned the love and respect of millions.

A gala concert dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the outstanding stage performer took place at the State Kremlin Palace on September 11, 2022.

Friends and colleagues of Iosif Kobzon performed on the country's main stage, which was a favorite of Iosif Kobzon and where he often held his creative evenings and anniversary concerts.

The concert was attended by People's Artists of Russia: Lev Leshchenko, Nikolai Baskov, Alexander Malinin, Nadezhda Babkina, Vladimir Vinokur, Anita Tsoi, Vasily Gerello; People's Artist of Bashkortostan Askar Abdrazakov; Honored Artists of Russia: Natasha Koroleva, Zara, Jasmine, and Aida Garifullina; as well as Alexey Tatarintsev, Sergey Volchkov, Grigory Chernetsov, the Moscow Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Philharmonic, the choir of the Alexandrovsky Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the Russian Army, the Kuban Cossack Choir, the Nadezhdina Berezka Ensemble, the Kremlin Ballet Theatre, and other performers.

Accompanied by a choir and an orchestra The Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, led by the artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev, featured performances by the People's Artists of Russia: Larisa Dolina, Irina Allegrova, Igor Krutoy, Philip Kirkorov, Alexander Rosenbaum, Oleg Gazmanov, Grigory Leps, and Valeria.

For more than 40 years, Joseph Davydovich Kobzon has been associated with the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation. Concert programs performed by this creative team have been held in every corner of our country and abroad. Joseph Kobzon's concerts, accompanied by the artists of this renowned military ensemble, have provided significant support to the residents of the frontline regions of Donbas.

One of the favorite works in the repertoire of Joseph Kobzon was the song "Dal Great" by the composer Evgeny Ptichkin on the verses of Robert Rozhdestvensky from the film "Love Earthly". Accompanied by the choir of the Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation under the direction of the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Victor Eliseev, this popular song was performed by the leading soloist of the Ensemble, Honored Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva. The audience warmly welcomed the artists of the renowned ensemble.

The festive concert ended with the song "I Love You, Life" performed by the choir of the Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, led by the artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev